If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single-level property)
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Blackout drapes
Weekly housekeeping
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 17
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Located in Rangárþing eystra, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Rutshellir Caves and Drangshlio Houses are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Skogafoss and Steinahellir. Visit our Eyvindarholar travel guide
Lambafell Hvolsvöllur, Eyvindarholar, Rangárþing eystra, South Iceland, 861
What's nearby
Skogafoss
14 min drive - 7.8 miles
Rutshellir Caves
4 min drive - 4.0 miles
Drangshlio Houses
5 min drive - 4.6 miles
Steinahellir
5 min drive - 4.4 miles
Skógar Museum
8 min drive - 7.2 miles
Restaurants
Hótel Skógafoss Bistro Bar
8 min drive
Freya Cafe
8 min drive
Heimamenn Mini Market & Café
4 min drive
Sveitagrill Míu - Mia's Country Grill
7 min drive
Farm Holiday Drangshlíð
5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is North Star Cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at North Star Cottage?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at North Star Cottage?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is North Star Cottage located?
Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Rutshellir Caves and within 6 mi (10 km) of Drangshlio Houses and Steinahellir. Skogafoss and Skógar Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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North Star Cottage Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 356 reviews
10 - Excellent
126
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 356 reviews
8 - Good
108
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 356 reviews
6 - Okay
56
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 356 reviews
4 - Poor
33
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 356 reviews
2 - Terrible
33
8.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
6.8
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brendalie
Apr 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Great space for family. A piece of peace and disconnection for great vacations.
Everything was great. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Glenda
Jul 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely cabins in a quiet area. We had a very comfortable sleep and a welcome departure after staying in noisier hotels.
Glenda
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ryan
Jul 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Nice cottage
Cool little cottage in a great rural location. Not far from Vik but felt secluded.
Ryan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ming
Aug 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
A nice place close to two waterfalls
It is a clean and comfortable place with a kitchen which is very convenient. The view is nice too.
There was enough hot water for all of us (4 in all) to have showers.
The staff was friendly and helpful.
Great accommodation. Smooth and easy check in. Clean. Friendly.
Mags
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Ashley
Sep 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Kitchen had great options but we didn't use them. Location was nice, good amount of space in cabin. The bathroom and bedroom doors close tough. The shower was scalding hot and wouldnt seem to adjust cooler. I would stay again!
Ashley
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Thomas
Jun 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful well equipped cottage in a stunning location. It was clean, easy to get into and the view of the mountains was breathtaking. 4 of us (2 adults and 2 kids) stayed there and it was small but well laid out so we felt like we had a good amount of space. The kitchen had everything we needed and it was nice to have coffee, tea and sugar (many places we stayed at on the trip didn’t so this was great to see). We would certainly stay here again and highly recommend this accommodation.
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ying
Jun 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful mountain and ocean views! Clean and cozy cottage.
Ying
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Odette
Oct 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin was large, spacious, and clean. Beds were comfortable and private with 2 separate bedrooms. We enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend this property.
Odette
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica
Apr 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The views around the property were grand. It is an amazing property nestled at the base of some mountains. The best thing is the view of the mountain in the morning. Only two concerns; we came very late after hours and it was hard to get the access code by messaging and calling; and there was a used makeup sponge left in the bathroom.
Jessica
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica
Oct 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was much, much better than people rate it. It’s a cute little cabin -- clean and cozy. Parking was easy, and the surrounding area is beautiful. My only complaint was that the shower water temperature was hard to get just right. Otherwise, it was perfect
Jessica
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
R'twick
Jul 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I understand its a cabin but there were no toiletries, there wasn’t even a lock on the bathroom door. The location is nice.. view of the mountain was awesome. We enjoyed sitting outside till late night. However, giving 4 star just because of the bathroom.
Cabin was relatively newly built - very basic but practical. Servicable kitchen, beds were comfortable, heat worked,etc.
Only complaint was the shower - it would run fine (bordering on scalding) for a while, then the hot water would abruptly cut out. Happened once every 1-2 minutes. There was no answer on the phone line we received from Expedia.
Christian
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Peyush
Aug 22, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
This property had basic amenities and is ideal for folks who want to detach themselves from their busy schedule, internet et al. I would have preferred a bit more.
It's a cute little cabin. It surprised me how good it was. The construction seems new. It has 3 beds with comfortable clean blankets. The only suggestion is : the water is beige and has a bad smell.
Emanuelle
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Evi
Dec 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort, communication
Avoid this place
We did not receive an email with check inn details. Staf could not be reached, not by phone and no answer on email. The cottage is outdated and too cold inside. You can feel the wind inside! Good location but ridiculously overpriced and non-exisiting communication. No wifi available. Avoid this place!
Evi
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Eric
Oct 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort, communication
Fire and ice cabin
When we got there the cabin was excessively hot to the point we had to open every door and window in the middle of a rainstorm. We discovered we had no knob on the heat to adjust it and it was unbearably hot. After multiple frustrating conversations with “maintenance” we convinced them to turn off the heat completely at which point it became bearable.
The next morning the shower was either ice cold or hot as lava. No in between.
The location was great. If the heat and water had any in between it would have been a great cabin. Overall pretty frustrating and not worth the cost.
Eric
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Deborah
Jun 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Cabin 105 has an unacceptable shower. The fact that the showerhead is not quite attached is less of a problem than the fact that the water can be adjusted as either scalding or freezing, but no happy medium. The wifi was wimpy. The cabin itself was sweet, though there were 4 of us adults, so it was incredibly cramped. It's in a beautiful area.
Deborah
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
BRIANNA LOUSETTE
Dec 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
it was very good, we have a beautiful time staying there :)
nice to have a complete unit to ourselves clean. shower head was cracked and leaked water out the sides but other than that shower was nice and big. convenient to have a table with 4 chairs. no plug in at counter height so needed to charge phones on floor and plug in kettle on floor. but overall a great little place.
Nola
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Maria
Apr 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing stay highly recommend.
Maria
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shannon
Oct 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was a perfect spot to stay just outside Vik. We spent 2 days on the South Coast and although we had a very short visit, the cottage was comfortable, clean and quiet.